Downtown Village District Area

Baseline Survey

The Town is updating the long range plan that guides the growth, development, and redevelopment of downtown Holly Springs, also known as the Village District Area.

Through this update, the Town hopes to learn:

  • how the Downtown Village District Area can continue to grow and evolve in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment

  • how to incentivize new opportunities

  • how the downtown area can continue to develop its sense of place in the community.

The plan covers Main Street from Third Street, where the post office is located, south past the hospital to N.C. 55. From east to west, the area is roughly sandwiched between Raleigh Street and Avent Ferry Road. While this area currently may be referred to as the “Downtown Village District,” that name may be updated based on feedback from the community. This survey will help us understand current trends and relationships to the Downtown Village District, establishing a baseline for future studies.

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What best describes your connection to the Downtown Village District?

Downtown Holly Springs
I shop and/or dine in the district
83%
I attend community events in the district
52%
I live in the district
17%
I work in the district
5%
Other
5%
I own a business in the district
3%
Closed to responses | 613 Responses

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How often do you visit the Downtown Village District?

Several times a week
37%
Once a week
24%
A few times a month
24%
Every day (I live or work there)
11%
A few times a year
4%
Closed to responses | 628 Responses

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How do you usually get to the Downtown Village District?

Driving
86%
Walking
11%
Biking
3%
Transit
0%
Car share
0%
Closed to responses | 629 Responses

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What brings you to the Downtown Village District? Select all that apply.

Restaurants/cafes
92%
Local shops
64%
Farmers Market
58%
Festivals/events
55%
Library/Cultural Center
54%
It is part of my commute
14%
I live or work there
13%
Town Hall
8%
Other
5%
Mims Park
3%
Religious institution
2%
Closed to responses | 615 Responses

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What word(s) best describe the Downtown Village District today? Write up to 3 words.

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What word(s) would you use to describe your vision for the Downtown Village District in the future? Write up to 3 words.

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I would visit the Downtown Village District more if there were: (choose up to 3)

More dining options
55%
More diverse shopping options
49%
Park/green space
28%
More activities for me or my family
27%
More frequent events
23%
More parking
17%
Decorative lighting, seasonal decorations, banners, etc.
16%
Sidewalks/paths that connect to my home/work
13%
Public art
10%
More trees
9%
Historic tours/information
7%
Events that better align with my interests
6%
Wider sidewalks
4%
Other
4%
More reliable transit access
3%
More people
2%
I would not visit more often
0%
Closed to responses | 528 Responses

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I think the Downtown Village District should have more: (choose top 3)

Restaurants/cafes
69%
Boutique shops
44%
Fresh food/grocers
32%
Outdoor markets
25%
Trees/landscape
19%
Public art/murals/sculptures
17%
Parking
15%
Bike paths/bike parking
14%
Household goods and services
13%
Seating
11%
Sidewalks
7%
Other
5%
Housing
4%
Employment
2%
Closed to responses | 511 Responses

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The Town is planning to develop the land behind Mim's House into a public park. The vision for this park will align with the Downtown Village District goals. What do you think the future park in the Downtown Village District should have? Choose your top 3

Map of Downtown Village District with district boundary outlined in blue
Festivals/events
52%
Walking paths
49%
Play spaces
47%
Farmers Market pavilion
32%
Natural landscapes
29%
Large gathering/picnic areas
26%
Art
12%
Lighting
10%
Seating
10%
Environmental education features
9%
Other
3%
Informational and wayfinding signage
2%
Closed to responses | 509 Responses